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How to get from Patapsco to Columbia, MD by bus?

By bus

To get from Patapsco to Columbia, MD in Howard County, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the CITYLINK YELLOW bus from Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4 station to Greene St & Pratt St Sb station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 75 bus and finally take the 501 bus from Arundel Mills Mall station to Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 37 min. The ride fare is $4.00.

157min$4.00
Walk to bus station
Bus - CITYLINK YELLOWCITYLINK YELLOW
Bus - 7575
Bus - 501501
Walk to Columbia, MD
Leaves from Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4
    ID 14092
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - CITYLINK YELLOWCITYLINK YELLOW
    Wait for bus
    CITYLINK YELLOW
    Mondawmin Metro
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Greene St & Pratt St Sb
    29 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Greene St & Pratt St Sb
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7575
    Wait for bus
    75
    Arundel Mills Via Greyhound
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Arundel Mills Mall
    48 min
  • 7
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Mall In Columbia
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Windstream Dr / Mall In Columbia (Southbound)
    ID 40675
    43 min
  • 9
    Walk to Columbia, MD
    Walk to
    Columbia, MD
    650 yd • 8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Patapsco to Columbia, MD

The distance between Patapsco, Howard County and Columbia, MD, Howard County is approximately 47.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Patapsco to Columbia, MD by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Howard County – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Patapsco

Patapsco is located at Patapsco, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Patapsco Station.

Bus stations close to Patapsco:

  • Patapsco Station
  • Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4
  • Patapsco Ave & Marmenco Ct FS Eb

Public transit stations close to Columbia, MD, Howard County

Columbia, MD is located at Columbia, MD, Howard County and the nearest public transit station is Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Northbound).

Bus stations close to Columbia, MD:

  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Northbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Wincopin Cir (Southbound)
  • Little Patuxent Pkwy / Sterrett Pl (Northbound)

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Patapsco to Columbia, MD?

    The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line CITYLINK YELLOW, Bus line 75, Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between Patapsco and Columbia, MD?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 37 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Patapsco to Columbia, MD?

    The CITYLINK YELLOW bus line goes from Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4 station near Patapsco in Baltimore County to Mondawmin Metro station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Mondawmin Metro station near Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How long does it take to travel from Patapsco to Columbia, MD by bus?

    The total travel time between Patapsco in Baltimore County and Columbia, MD in Howard County by bus is about 2 hr 37 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Patapsco to get to Columbia, MD?

    Get on the CITYLINK YELLOW bus from the Patapsco Lightrail Station Bay 4 stop near Patapsco in Baltimore County.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Patapsco and Columbia, MD?

    Get off the bus at the Mondawmin Metro stop, which is closest to Columbia, MD in Howard County.

  • How much is the bus fare from Patapsco to Columbia, MD?

    The ride from Patapsco to Columbia, MD costs $4.00.

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